fredag den 16. august 2013

Ambulances deliver new hope for expectant mothers in Tanzania

When a woman goes into labour in Canada, she can pick up her phone, dial 9-1-1 and shortly after, an ambulance is on the scene to transport her to the nearest hospital. It’s that simple. But unfortunately, it’s not always that black and white for expectant mothers in the developing world.
For women in Tanzania, getting to a health facility is a challenge. A lack of transportation and the distance women must travel – often by foot – contributes to a high number of home deliveries. As a result, 1 in 24 women living in Tanzania will not survive childbirth.
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